Famed social media food critic Keith Lee surprised a booming Houston-area pudding shop with a $50,000 gift to support its expansion. Lee's flattering review in 2023 sparked a surge in business for The Puddery.

https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/arts-culture/food/2025/03/26/516959/keith-lee-puddery-pearland-50000-gift-expansion/

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Citing the "Keith Lee effect," The Puddery in Pearland is closed until Saturday to allow owner Janel Prator the opportunity to recoup and prepare for the weekend after a surge in business.

https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/arts-culture/pop-culture/2023/12/07/471718/the-puddery-in-pearland-temporarily-closes-because-of-keith-lee-effect-that-prompted-spike-in-customers/

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#Miniso sells a collection of miniature storefronts you build yourself (like #Lego), and it includes this fun and extremely wonky #DessertShop.

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